Homeanalysis - Geology 112 Home or Workplace analysis: The...

Geology 112 Home or Workplace analysis: The analysis of workplace or home is due: Section 1and 2:- May 5 th Sections 3 and 4: May 13 th The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the risk in your workplace or home in the event of a future earthquake. Basic structural design and material analysis is based on observation. I do not expect analysis as a structural engineer. There are some great references on the internet that discuss which structural design responds well and which structures do not respond well in an earthquake. Material the structure is built with also influences how the structures will respond. This information is also available on the web. The assignment also involves looking up information on the ABAG website, answering questions and using information presented in class. The written report should be a 3 - 4 double-spaced page summary of your findings in essay form . Within this report, answer the questions listed below and include synthesis and analysis of information. Papers with laundry lists of facts and figures will earn a low grade. The following websites may help

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